Marco Romero

Friday, November 14, 2014

OCULUS RIFT DK2

Oculus Rift - Development Kit 2

The DK2 has a 5-inch 1080p OLED display with low-persistence technology. Positional tracking is achieved with an array of IR LEDs and a custom camera. For the new Oculus Rift dev kit, the IR LEDs seen on Crystal Cove have been hidden behind an IR-transparent housing, so no more white dots on the outside of the unit. The lenses have been improved over the DK1; they are larger and clearer across the board. The camera that ships with the device is custom made by Oculus VR, not a rebrand of some existing device. Thanks to the camera and the IR LED array, the unit is capable of positional tracking with sub-millimeter accuracy.

    Display
        Resolution: 960×1080 per eye
        Refresh Rate: 75 Hz, 72 Hz, 60 Hz
        Persistence: 2 ms, 3 ms, full
        Viewing Optics: 100º Field of View (nominal)
    Interfaces
        Cable: 10’ (detachable)
        Input: HDMI 1.4b
        USB device: USB 2.0
        USB host: USB 2.0 (requires DC Power Adapter)
        Camera USB: USB 2.0
    Inertial Tracking
        Sensors: Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer
        Update Rate: 1000 Hz
    Positional Tracking
        Sensor: Near Infrared CMOS Sensor
        Update Rate: 60 Hz
        Weight: 440 g (without cable)
    Included Accessories
        DC Power Adapter
        International Power Plugs
        Nearsighted lens cups
        Lens cleaning cloth

Related links:

http://www.oculusvr.com/dk2/

http://vrwiki.wikispaces.com/Oculus+Rift

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oculus_Rift

http://www.theriftarcade.com/oculus-rift-dk2-review/

http://in2gpu.com/2014/08/10/oculus-rift-dk1-vs-dk2/

http://www.roadtovr.com/oculus-rift-dk2-review-dk1-comparison-vr-headset/

http://www.vrworld.com/2014/09/20/virtual-reality-augmented-reality-going/

Oculus Rift - Development Kit 2

PELICAN 1300: The perfect Protector Case for Oculus Rift DK2

http://maromero3d.blogspot.com/2014/12/pelican-1300-perfect-protector-case-for.html

3D WorkStation full specs:

http://maromero3d.blogspot.com/2012/11/3d-design-workstation-2012.html

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 - Quad SLI

http://maromero3d.blogspot.com/2014/10/nvidia-geforce-gtx-690-quad-sli.html

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 - Quad SLI

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 - Quad SLI

Combining the power of two Kepler GPUs, the GeForce GTX 690 is the fastest graphics card ever built. The GTX 690 uses hardware based frame metering for smooth, consistent frame rates across both GPUs. A meticulously designed board with dual vapor chamber coolers ensure quiet operation.

The GeForce GTX 690 was a enthusiast-class graphics card by NVIDIA, launched in May 2012. Built on the 28 nm process, and based on the GK104 graphics processor, in its GK104-355-A2 variant, the card supports DirectX 12.0. The GK104 graphics processor is an average sized chip with a die area of 294 mm² and 3,540 million transistors. GeForce GTX 690 combines two graphics processors to increase performance. It features 1536 shading units, 128 texture mapping units and 32 ROPs per GPU. NVIDIA has placed 4,096 MB GDDR5 memory on the card, which are connected using a 256-bit memory interface per GPU (each GPU manages 2,048 MB). The GPU is operating at a frequency of 915 MHz, which can be boosted up to 1019 MHz, memory is running at 1502 MHz.

NVIDIA GK104 Architecture

NVIDIA's GK104 GPU uses the Kepler architecture and is made using a 28 nm production process at TSMC. With a die size of 294 mm² and a transistor count of 3,540 million it is a medium-sized chip. GK104 supports DirectX 12.0 (Feature Level 11_0). It features 1536 shading units, 128 texture mapping units and 32 ROPs. The GK104 contains four GPCs with a total of eight SMXs, 1536 CUDA cores, eight geometry units, four raster units, 128 texture units, and 32 ROP units. The base clock is 1006MHz, but it can dynamically boost to 1058MHz and beyond for more performance (about 5% supposedly). The card also carries 2GB of GDDR5 VRAM running at 6008MHz with a 256-bit interface providing 6.0Gb/s of throughput.

+Info: https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/nvidia-gk104.g108

Being a dual-slot card, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 draws power from 2x 8-pin power connectors, with power draw rated at 300 W maximum. Display outputs include: 3x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort. GeForce GTX 690 is connected to the rest of the system using a PCI-Express 3.0 x16 interface. The card measures 279 mm in length, and features a dual-slot cooling solution. Its price at launch was 999 US Dollars.

https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-gtx-690.c361

Scalable Link Interface (SLI) is a brand name for a multi-GPU technology developed by NVIDIA for linking two or more video cards together to produce a single output. SLI is an algorithm of parallel processing for computer graphics, meant to increase the processing power available for graphics.

NVIDIA SLI Technology:

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/sli
https://web.archive.org/web/20160803234513/http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/sli

NVIDIA GeForce GTX SLI Bridge (2-Way):
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/sli/bridges
https://web.archive.org/web/20160307134447/http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/sli/bridges

GeForce GTX 690:

http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-690

GPU-Z validation entry: http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/h7xxv/

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 dual-GPU Kepler architecture
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kepler_(microarchitecture)

EVGA GeForce GTX 690 Signature
https://www.evga.com/Products/Specs/GPU.aspx?pn=BE6D6573-5B67-446C-B76C-C09614C70991

EVGA GeForce GTX 690 Signature
https://www.evga.com/Products/Specs/GPU.aspx?pn=BE6D6573-5B67-446C-B76C-C09614C70991

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 4GB 512-bit GDDR5 - 04G-P4-2692-KR - 3072 CUDA Cores (x2)
http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-690
http://www.evga.com/Products/Specs/GPU.aspx?pn=BE6D6573-5B67-446C-B76C-C09614C70991

NVIDIA GeForce GTX SLI Bridge (2-Way)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140226230947/http://www.geforce.com/hardware/technology/sli/bridges

NVIDIA GeForce GTX SLI Bridge (2-Way)

EK-FC690 GTX Backplate (EOL)

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-fc690-gtx-backplate-black

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (x2) - Quad SLI

https://web.archive.org/web/20160730214652/http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/introduction-to-sli-technology-guide#1

Cooler Master Cosmos SE, custom assembly

Intel Dual Xeon Server custom assembly on Cooler Master Cosmos II Ultra case

Friday, May 9, 2014

3DS Max 2014 Certified Professional

I have the pleasure to notify the approval of "3DS Max 2014 Certified Professional" with score of 97% license number 00359311

You can check my instructional record doing the appropriate search by the following link: https://autodesk.starttest.com/ or directly via the following link: https://www.starttest.com/8.0.0.1/searchcert.aspx?cmd=detail&id=I0079FD67067CF7E750DA55&programid=58&target=%target%&type=%type%&limit=%limit%&loc=ENU&code=c761a0476a5b31e491607c9c57a37b471c35da59

Being awarded with this professional certification for fourth consecutive year, I can guarantee my work to the highest professional standards of international quality one more time, and move forward to ever more demanding projects who require the latest computer aided design technology.

I want to dedicate this award to my beloved wife for her unconditional support and this great love that strengthens us.

Best regards,

Marco Romero

More Info: http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/Autodesk_3ds_Max_2014_Certification_Roadmap_print_web.pdf

Monday, December 30, 2013

Solar Panels: INSTAPARK Vs COPY

Instapark® SYP30S-M
http://www.instapark.com/solar-power-panels/30w-mono-crystalline-solar-power-panel.html
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FWW44Y/

A-01.- PACKING:
A-01.01.- Strong cardboard package, sealed with tape, includes descriptive black text printed on the box providing full details of the product.
A-01.02.- Side opening, internal expanded polystyrene reinforcements on all inner sides to protect the panel.
A-01.03.- Product very well protected to avoid shipping damage.

A-02.- FRAME:
A-02.01.- Full frame with mounting bezel around the panel.
A-02.02.- Frame sealed with "black silicone" waterproof (sealed discrete).
A-02.03.- Drillings (4) located on the short side of the mounting frame bezel.
A-02.04.- The connection cables are covered by rubber boot and identified at the ends (positive / negative).

A-03.- JUNCTION BOX & ID:
A-03.01.- Junction Box sealed with waterproof "black silicone" (sealed discrete).
A-03.01.- Main label identifying the brand (Instapark ®) and full product specs.

A-04.- FINISHED:
A-04.01.- Barcode label encapsulated on the upper left corner of the glass for product quality control ID.
A-04.02.- Frame with welded joints of black silicone flawlessly made.
A-04.03.- Product shipped with clean surface without scratches or gobs.
A-04.04.- Photocells with uniform surface in excellent condition.

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Sunsolar DJ-30D
http://www.extremepowercorp.com/ (???)
http://www.amazon.com/Sunsolar-Black-Color-Mono-crystalline-Solar/dp/B00E5VXUWA/

B-01.- PACKING:
B-01.01.- Lightweight package, closed with packing tape includes descriptive text printed on the box indicates the product without details.
B-01.02.- Front opening (as pizza box) cardboard sheet on the upper surface of the solar panel, no internal protection reinforcements.
B-01.03.- Product instructions, letter size sheet, printed B/W.
B-01.04.- Product deficiently protected to avoid shipping damage.

B-02.- FRAME:
B-02.01.- Frame with mount bezels only on the long sides.
B-02.01.- Frame sealed with white silicone to waterproof (sealed highlighted).
B-02.01.- Drillings (4) located on the long sides of the mounting bezel.
B-02.01.- Two separate connection cables color coded including clamps at the ends.

B-03.- JUNCTION BOX & ID:
B-03.01.- Junction Box sealed with "white silicone" waterproof (sealed highlighted).
B-03.02.- Main label with the brand "EXTREME POWER CORP" and product specs.
B-03.03.- The website listed on the main label does not exist (http://www.extremepowercorp.com/)
B-03.04.- Barcode tags (2) identifying the status of product quality control.
B-03.05.- Sticker (overlayed) identifying "Instapark 30 Watt" not corresponding to the original logo design of the product.

B-04.- FINISHED:
B-04.01.- Absence of encapsulated bar code label on the upper left corner of the glass about the status of product quality control.
B-04.01.- Frame with knurled silver screws protruding and white silicone at the junctions. Poorly finish.
B-04.01.- Product shipped with white powder dirt on surface, no scratches or gobs were observed.
B-04.01.- Photocells with burnt into some side edges.

Draw your own conclusions!

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Solar Panel test

Instapark® 30W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel test

12/12/2013 @1:15pm (cloudy day) Over 20 Volts!!!

Components:

- 30W Mono-Crystalline Solar Power Panel
http://www.instapark.com/solar-power-panels/30w-mono-crystalline-solar-power-panel.html

- Multimeter: UT33C - Uni-Trend Group Limited
http://www.uni-trend.com/ut33c.html

- Android App: beeCam Light Meter
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.fmbee.beecam.lightmeter

Friday, October 18, 2013

3DS Max 2013 Certified Professional

I have the pleasure to notify the approval of my international certification with
the license number 324105 for "3DS Max 2013 Certified Professional".

You can check my instructional record doing the appropriate search by the following link: https://autodesk.starttest.com/ or directly via the following link: https://www.starttest.com/8.0.0.1/searchcert.aspx?cmd=detail&id=I0079FD67067CF7E750DA55&programid=58&target=%target%&type=%type%&limit=%limit%&loc=ENU&code=c761a0476a5b31e491607c9c57a37b471c35da59

Thanks to this I can guarantee my work to the highest professional standards of international quality, and move forward to ever more demanding projects who require the latest computer aided design technology.

Best regards,

Marco Romero

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Desktop computer

I want to make a special recognition to an important part of my work hardware, that despite to haven't the same power than "3D Design Workstation" offers the possibility to extend the work and double the workforce. Being connected by direct high speed cable, make a wonderful force-response equipment for any task.